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Ice Jewelry to Stay Cool: Why Didn't We Think of That?

15 hours ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

Do you know how many times we held an ice cue against our wrist this summer? Dozens. The hottest summer on record in New York really made us sweat. That’s why we slapped our hands on our foreheads when we saw design team 01Mathery’s DIY solution for cooling off — ice-cube gems.
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Fibroid Tumors and Pregnancy: Daily Health Quiz

18 hours ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Today’s Question: Fibroid tumors are benign tumors found on or in the uterus. Do they make it difficult to conceive? … More »
The Happiest People Are Extroverted, Engaged, and Healthy

1 day ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

If you make at least $75,000 a year, are extroverted, healthy, and engaged in your life: Congratulations. This is the happiest you’ll ever be, and it’s all downhill from here! On the bright side, you’re probably happier than most people you know. In fact, a new study shows that you just may be the happiest person in America.

The good news for those of us who don’t fit the above description is that happiness comes with age — besides the period from age 35-44, where there’s a dip in contentedness levels. … More »
Do You Know How to Say a "Positive No"?

1 day ago by Briana Rognlin | 1 Comment

For all the times we say “yes”, there are too many times when it’s difficult to say “no”. But instead of seeing it in a negative light, some say that using a “positive no” can guide us toward success, if we know how to do it the right way. Lifehacker borrowed some advice from the blog A List Apart to help figure out a way to say no that’s productive and agreeable – our desire to say “yes” stems from wanting to please others and be agreeable, but saying “no” doesn’t always have to be unpleasant and contradictory. … More »
Fluorescent Lights: Ugly AND a Migraine Trigger?

1 day ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

People get migraines from stress, from not eating, and from being overtired — but do fluorescent lights also cause them? A recent post on the New York Times Well Blog reports that several readers have experienced migraines after being in a room with fluorescent lighting. Doctors claim there isn’t scientific evidence to support this claim, but there is an explanation for why some people associate the two. … More »
Sponsored Post: Okay, So I'm Taking the Activia 14-Day Challenge

2 days ago by Christine Egan | Comment

Like you, I’ve seen those Activia yogurt commercials featuring Jamie Lee Curtis about a million times. And every time, while I’m singing along to the jingle, I wonder: Could eating that stuff (with Bifidus Regularis!) for two weeks actually help my inner-workings behave better, or is this whole thing just a genius marketing scam?

See, I’ve always prided myself on having a fairly high-functioning digestive system: For the most part, everybody down there seems to know what floor they need to be on at any given point, and when they need to take the elevator a few floors south, and finally, when they need to pack up and exit the building. (TMI Alert: I do take an herbal digestive stimulator every night, and have for years.) So, in general, I feel pretty good in the down-under digestion department. But then again, maybe I just think I do. Is it possible that I could feel even better? Does my digestive system really need to be regulated by Bifidus? … More »
Don’t Believe In Self-Help Books? Lisa Unger suggests three that might make you reconsider. (NPR)
A Nap at Work: Coming to an Office Near You?

3 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

If you’re feeling a little sleepy at work, you probably grab a cup of coffee. For employees at a Scottsdale, Arizona, software company, employees can take a little rest in either a meditation room equipped with a couch, or in a futuristic sleep pod. Company leaders say that employees are happier and more productive since they’ve started taking 20-minute naps when they’re feeling tired. More and more companies are adding nap areas for worn out employees. … More »
Not Necessarily: New research shows that women scheduled for gynecological surgery will probably have unnecessary tests prior to their procedure. (via Reuters)
Women Survive Trauma Better Than Men – Something to do with estrogen… Or maybe more experience with suffering? (via ScienceDaily)
Before It Starts: Having a preventive mastectomy might reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with a BRCA gene mutation. (via ABC News)
Flu Shots: Will You Get One This Season?

4 days ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

Another year, another flu season — and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging everyone (except infants under 6 months) to get vaccinated this year. After last year’s flu pandemic, it’s become clear that the flu isn’t just dangerous to babies and the elderly — perfectly healthy children and adults also can be at risk for dangerous complications. This year’s shot will include protection against swine flu and two other strains. … More »
Bloody Hell! The 10 Absolute Worst Times to Get Your Period

4 days ago by Christine Egan | 2 Comments

Wait, is there ever a good time to get your period? No. (Big exception: Getting it when you think you’re preggers, but don’t want to be. Whew.) So here are 10 of the worst times to menstruate, several of which we’ve experienced personally. How about the rest of you?

1. During your wedding ceremony or reception (or anyone’s wedding ceremony or reception, for that matter)

2. On that flight from New York City to New Delhi on Air India

3. On your honeymoon

3. During the third interview for that job you really want

4. Just before, during, or after sex … More »
Old Folks Love Bashing Young Folks

4 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 2 Comments

Every time your elderly parents or grandparents shake their heads in disapproval at today’s youth, don’t feel badly for them. The old crones actually like it. Apparently, German researchers claim that the old bats enjoy reading negative news about us confounded whippersnappers, because it makes them feel good about themselves. … More »
Stressed? You could need more magnesium. (via That’s Fit)